Fixed retainers – a four year review
I’ve had my fixed retainers for over four years now and thought it about time to write a quick post on how I’m getting on with them. For those of you new to my blog, after I finished treatment, I elected to have both fixed and removable retainers. I...
Retainer appointments
I saw a great tweet recently where a slightly frustrated orthodontist commented that ‘top tip – if you are coming for a retainer check appointment, bring your retainers with you. It’s not really possible to check them if they’re still in your...
A coffee with Iain Hoeltschi
Please introduce yourself Hello, I’m Iain Hoeltschi, specialist orthodontist and owner of Splash Orthodontics in Brighton & Hove. How would you describe the patient experience at Splash Orthodontics? We’re a small friendly team, and we want our patients to feel...
How my blog now helps orthodontists
I started writing my blog a few years ago when I was having treatment as an adult patient. It quickly grew in popularity and now I have readers from around the world interested in learning about orthodontics and the experience of having braces as an adult. Through...
A guide to getting braces as an adult